I understand, I guess I just was never that idealistic about humans. Those things have always existed. And I would argue, they were probably even harder to fight against before because people couldn’t find or share information as easily, and even though our system has been corrupted and is far from perfect, certain people and groups in …
I understand, I guess I just was never that idealistic about humans. Those things have always existed. And I would argue, they were probably even harder to fight against before because people couldn’t find or share information as easily, and even though our system has been corrupted and is far from perfect, certain people and groups in previous societies had zero power and zero say in anything at all. It was just survival. Not saying that our rights are as well protected as they should be, but I would definitely prefer to live now than to be subject to some monarch’s whim or have a marauding tribe invade my village and kill, rape, maim and plunder everything with impunity.
I agree completely! I am constantly reminded of Dennis Prager's quote: "Humanity sucks, but there are a few good people." That sounds so pessimistic and negative, but it sure seems to be true.
I think it’s more than a few because the good ones are often not as visible but quietly living their lives in honor and integrity. The bad ones stand out more. But there are for sure far too many people who choose evil 😞
True, true. Also, the internet is a double edged sword: evil and damaging for reasons we all know, but at the same time wonderful because it allows us to find and identify a great many others who have previously been quiet and invisible. It's comforting to know so many are out there, and now we can find them more easily.
Yes I agree. I like to compare the internet to fire—fire can warm you and cook your food, or it can burn your house down or kill/hurt you. The internet gives us opportunities to communicate with people and find information but it also has nefarious and negative aspects.
I understand, I guess I just was never that idealistic about humans. Those things have always existed. And I would argue, they were probably even harder to fight against before because people couldn’t find or share information as easily, and even though our system has been corrupted and is far from perfect, certain people and groups in previous societies had zero power and zero say in anything at all. It was just survival. Not saying that our rights are as well protected as they should be, but I would definitely prefer to live now than to be subject to some monarch’s whim or have a marauding tribe invade my village and kill, rape, maim and plunder everything with impunity.
I agree completely! I am constantly reminded of Dennis Prager's quote: "Humanity sucks, but there are a few good people." That sounds so pessimistic and negative, but it sure seems to be true.
I think it’s more than a few because the good ones are often not as visible but quietly living their lives in honor and integrity. The bad ones stand out more. But there are for sure far too many people who choose evil 😞
True, true. Also, the internet is a double edged sword: evil and damaging for reasons we all know, but at the same time wonderful because it allows us to find and identify a great many others who have previously been quiet and invisible. It's comforting to know so many are out there, and now we can find them more easily.
Yes I agree. I like to compare the internet to fire—fire can warm you and cook your food, or it can burn your house down or kill/hurt you. The internet gives us opportunities to communicate with people and find information but it also has nefarious and negative aspects.